Gender studies, gender groups

Traces the origins of the Sheela na gig from Medieval times to Paleolithic cave art *; Reveals the sacred display of the vulva to be a universal archetype and the most enduring image of creativity throughout the world *; Provides meditations on the Sheelas the author encountered in Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales, allowing readers to commune with the power of these icons *; Includes more than 150 photographs and illustrations from around the world For millennia, the human imagination has been devoted to the Goddess, so it is hardly a surprise to find images of supernatural females like Sheela na gigs adorning sacred and secular architecture throughout Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland.

Inspiring accounts from renowned contemporary working shamans about their first moments of spiritual epiphany *; With contributions by Sandra Ingerman, Hank Wesselman, John Perkins, Alberto Villoldo, Lewis Mehl-Madrona, Tom Cowan, Lynn Andrews, Linda Star Wolf, and others *; Also includes shamanic awakening experiences from those with unique shamanic paths--teachers, mothers, social workers, academics, and even rappers How does one receive the ';call' to enter onto the shamanic path?

A rare in-depth look at the inner workings of Huichol shamanism *; Describes the five sacred sites of the Huichol and their peyote ceremonies *; Explains how the Huichol teachings of awareness, centered on the five points of attention, connect you to your true essence *; Reveals the deep relationship between Huichol cosmology, Gnosticism, and Christianity, especially Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary Taking place in the heart of the Huichol homeland in western Mexico, this book offers a rare in-depth look at the inner workings of Huichol shamanism, which is permeated with the use of the sacred peyote cactus.

An intimate account of an ancient shamanic ritual of Siberia *; Illustrated with vivid, full-color photographs throughout *; Details the many preparations and ritual objects as well as the struggles of the shamans to complete the ceremony successfully Near the radiant blue waters of Lake Baikal, in the lands where Mongolia, Siberia, and China meet, live the Buryats, an indigenous people little known to the Western world.

A story-based guide to the techniques of shamanic healing*; Details indigenous medicine tools and soul healing techniques, including diagnosis and energy cleansing with plants, stones, fire, flower essences, and sound*; Offers protection and self-defense techniques for confronting negative energies such as spirit attachment and possession*; Shares healing stories that each address a specific condition, such as panic attacks, PTSD, depression, cancer, chronic pain, grief, and relationship problemsShamanic healing is making an astonishing comeback all over the modern technology-driven and consumerist world.

Understanding ecstatic spirit possession for physical and spiritual healing *; Details the author's direct experiences working with Brazilian miracle healer John of God (Joo de Deus) and African high shaman Credo Mutwa *; Includes stories of psychic surgery, spirit possession, and shamanic healing rituals *; Explains how each of us is capable of miraculous healing Margaret De Wys first became aware of ecstatic trance healing when she was a young girl fascinated by the rapture of the Holy Rollers.

A diagnosis of cancer leads to healing and transformation in the Amazon jungle *; Explains in vivid detail De Wys's experience of being healed from cancer through visionary ayahuasca rituals in Ecuador *; Describes her apprenticeship and relationship with the shaman who cured her *; Explores the ways this spiritual medicine can heal the emotional origins of disease now plaguing our modern technological culture *; Chosen as one of the ';Top 10 Books of the New Edge' by Jonathan Talat Phillips on The Huffington Post When composer and Bard College music professor Margaret De Wys learned she had breast cancer, the diagnosis shattered her comfortable life.

As a health professional, personal conversations with thousands of women from around the world revealed one trend.

Full of juicy, concrete advice to heal from an affair.

Explores the flourishing, passionate forms of leadership emerging from women on behalf of the earth and community *; Contains more than 30 essays from successful women leaders, including writers Alice Walker and Eve Ensler, psychiatrist Jean Shinoda Bolen, holistic doctor Rachel Naomi Remen, hip-hop performer Rha Goddess, and famous tree-sitter Julia Butterfly Hill *; From Bioneers president and cofounder Nina Simons Many today find themselves being called toward greater leadership on behalf of the Earth, toward leadership sourced from their inner authority and inspired by what they love and are dedicated to protect, transform, and strengthen.

In this entertaining and eye-opening collection, writer, actor, and feminist Tracy Dawson showcases trailblazers throughout history who disguised themselves as men and continuously broke the rules to gain access and opportunities denied them because they were women.

Selvaratnam very bravely and compellingly uses her personal experience to shine a light on the global crisis of violence against women.

*; Explores the lifestyle of indigenous peoples of the world who exist in complete harmony with the natural world and with each other.

A modern-day theologian's call for the radical transformation of Christianity*; Echoes the Reformation initiated by Martin Luther in 1517*; Addresses the corruption and authoritarian tendencies that distinguish today's Christian institutions from the spiritual message upon which they are founded*; Offers a new vision of Christianity that values the Earth, honors the feminine, and emphasizes spiritual toleranceIn 1517, Martin Luther, disgusted at the corruption then reigning in the Catholic Church, nailed on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, 95 theses calling for a Reformation.

Explores the ancient Iroquois tradition of dreams, healing, and the recovery of the soul*; Explains Native American shamanic dream practices and their applications and purpose in modern life*; Shows how dreams call us to remember and honor our soul's true purpose*; Offers powerful Active Dreaming methods for regaining lost soul energy to restore our vitality and identityThe ancient teaching of the Iroquois people is that dreams are experiences of the soul in which we may travel outside the body, across time and space, and into other dimensions--or receive visitations from ancestors or spiritual guides.

A groundbreaking study of the connection between spirituality, psychology, and neurophysiology that is coded into the book of Genesis.

A guide for personal exploration of the path to the divine feminine and the spiritual power of women.

A powerful story of one man's redemption through the Lakota Sun Dance ceremony.

The first book written about Mongolian and Siberian shamanism by a shaman trained in that tradition.

*; An anthology of writings by some of the most influential women in history on the often misunderstood and misrepresented female drug experience.

The teachings of Bill Eagle Feather, Sun Dance chief and medicine man of the Rosebud Sioux, as told by his apprentice.

A compilation of the teachings of Quetzalcoatl, avatar of the Toltecs, reconstructed from original source texts and the legends told at his birthplace in Amatlan, Morelos, Mexico.

The first book to seriously study the double goddess that figures prominently in Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures.

Teaches the traditional Quero Apache meditative practice of entering the silence--a combination of prayer, meditation, and breathwork--as a path to spiritual healing and enlightenment *; Contains 24 prayer wheels from the Quero Apache tradition*; Offers easy-to-follow instructions for how to conduct the practice*; Provides rare insights into the spiritual philosophies and rituals of the Quero Apache*; Written by a living descendant of Apache prophet NochaydelklinneThe Quero Apache Snake Clan, or Tlish Diyan, center their spiritual practice on the daily ceremony of Doowaa-gon'ch-aada, ';entering the silence.

A workbook of simple walking exercises to quiet the mind, expand consciousness, and rediscover our sacred relationship with Earth.

*; A collection of earth-centered meditations to enhance our connection to the natural world.

An in-depth look at the therapeutic and transformative powers of storytelling in Native American and other cultures*; Explores how to create a healing state of mind using stories*; Includes healing stories from Native American traditions and other cultures from around the world*; By the author of the bestselling Coyote MedicineStories are powerful sources of meaning that shape and transform our lives.

Explains the ancient astrological system sacred to the Cherokee and how to use it in the modern world *; Provides easy-to-use format for determining what signs and numbers rule the day of your birth and what influence they have on your destiny *; Includes a traditional Cherokee ephemeris through 2015 An essential aspect of Cherokee religion is the belief that everything on Earth is the reflection of a star.

Brings the paranormal beings and places of the Iroquois folklore tradition to life through historic and contemporary accounts of otherworldly encounters *; Recounts stories of shapeshifting witches, giant flying heads, enchanted masks, ethereal lights, talking animals, Little People, spirit-choirs, potent curses, and haunted hills, roads, and battlefields *; Includes accounts of miraculous healings by shamans and medicine people such as Mad Bear and Ted Williams *; Shows how these traditions can help one see the richness of the world and help those who have lost the chants of their own ancestors With a rich history reaching back more than one thousand years, the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy--the Mohawk, the Oneida, the Onondaga, the Cayuga, the Seneca, and the Tuscarora--are considered to be the most avid storytellers on earth with a collection of tales so vast it would dwarf those of any other society.

A practical guide to the medicinal uses of over 450 plants and herbs as applied in the traditional practices of the Cherokee.

Rolling Thunder's life and wisdom in his own words and from interviews with those who knew him well *; Contains never-before-released talks by Rolling Thunder preserved by the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart as well as accounts of remarkable healings and weather magic from famous personalities who knew him *; Explains that in order to heal Nature's afflictions we must first restore balance and unity in ourselves Intertribal medicine man Rolling Thunder (1916-1997) was a healer, teacher, visionary, and activist who rose to popularity in the 1960s and '70s through his friendship with artists such as Bob Dylan and as the inspiration for the Billy Jack films.

The first comprehensive presentation of the core teachings of the Kalahari Bushmen as told by the Tribal Elders *; Reveals how the Bushmen are able to receive direct transmissions of God's love for healing and spiritual transformation *; Explores tribal legends and teaching tales, the importance of dreams and animals, and the origins of their dances, rituals, and ceremonies Step into the imaginative realm of one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth, the Kalahari Ju/'hoansi Bushmen.

A hands-on guide to advanced spiritual transformation through the combined sacred arts of alchemy and shamanism *; Recasts the 7 stages of the alchemical ';Great Work' as a transformative shamanic journey and initiatic experience *; Provides step-by-step instructions for 18 shamanic alchemy practices for inner transformation, including vibrational energy work, consciousness-altering techniques, the creation of mirrors of the mind, and sacred ceremonies tied to the four elements *; Explores the alchemical plant-medicine techniques of spagyrics, as well as recipes for basic tinctures and ';plant-stones' Offering a unique, hands-on guide to advanced self-transformation, James Endredy shows how traditional shamanic techniques offer a doorway into the sacred art of alchemy, the inner transformation of the soul.

A tutorial on the ancient practice of limpias to heal the mind, body, and soul *; Offers step-by-step instructions for the practice of limpias, shamanic cleansing rituals to heal, purify, and revitalize people as well as physical spaces *; Examines different types of limpia ceremonies, such as fire rites for transformation, water rites for cleansing and influencing, and sweeping rites for divination *; Explores the sacred stories behind limpia rituals and traces these curanderismo practices to their indigenous roots Exploring the essential tools and practices of Mesoamerican shamans and curanderos, specifically the ancient Yukatek Maya and Mexica (Aztec), Erika Buenaflor, M.

A GRIPPING, FEARLESS EXPLORATION OF MASCULINITYThe effects of traditionally defined masculinity have become one of the most prevalent social issues of our time.

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.

"e;Magnificently researched, brilliantly written, Lethal Tides is immenselyentertaining and reads like an action novel.

New York Timesbestselling author Jennifer Chiaverinireturns with The Womens March, an enthralling historical novel of the womens suffrage movement inspired by three courageous women who bravely riskedtheir lives and liberty in the fight to win the vote.

"e;Dazzling.

Wall Street Journal BestsellerCNN news anchor Brooke Baldwin explores the phenomenon of huddling, when women lean on one anotherin politics, Hollywood, activism, the arts, sports, and everyday friendshipsto provide each other support, empowerment, inspiration, and the strength to solve problems or enact meaningful change.

A touching four-year chronicle of five girls coming of age in impoverished rural Maine and learning to forge their own paths through life's struggles.

"e;Powerful, profound and deeply moving, new fiction by Afghan women writers will expand your mind and elevate your heart"e; ELIF SHAFAK***A Financial Times Fiction in Translation Book of the Year 2022***"e;[An] arresting collection .

'Dame Anna Wintour might be one of the best-known and most successful journalists on the planet.

Thrilling dystopian fiction from the acclaimed author of Widowland.

'Reading this terrific, Orwellian novel you almost hold your breath' Bel MooneyTo control the past, they edited history.

AN OF-THE-MOMENT NOVEL FOR READERS OF FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE'Timely, risky and dazzling' Polly Clark, author of Tiger'Sharply funny, perceptive, and surprising at every turn, The Smash-Up is a story that's acid-etched and full of heart, intimate, and relevant' Amy Bloom, New York Times bestselling author of White Houses and Away'Every woman should read this book.

'A brilliant testament to those reclaiming their sexual power' - RUBY RARE'Searingly honest .

*A mesmeric, harrowing and ultimately uplifting childhood memoir about identity, family and mental health that has touched so many readers around the world*'So raw and full of so many emotions.

*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*A deeply honest investigation of what it means to be a woman and a commodity from Emily Ratajkowski, the archetypal, multi-hyphenate celebrity of our time.